Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Arizona
318 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Arizona belongs to Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers, at $30,580 per year. The highest is $287,660.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $30,580 | 290 | |
| 2 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $30,600 | 440 | |
| 3 | Cooks, Fast Food | $30,780 | 570 | |
| 4 | Childcare Workers | $30,960 | 180 | |
| 5 | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $31,160 | 400 | |
| 6 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,290 | 280 | |
| 7 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $31,310 | 1,250 | |
| 8 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $31,400 | 1,030 | |
| 9 | Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | $31,520 | 60 | |
| 10 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,600 | 2,630 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $287,660 | 170 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $278,190 | 100 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $242,940 | 40 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 30 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | — |
| Dentists, General | $201,100 | 70 |
| Veterinarians | $161,410 | 120 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $158,170 | 60 |
| Pharmacists | $153,870 | 220 |
| Physician Assistants | $145,410 | 80 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $136,300 | 160 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $134,240 | 460 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $129,430 | 140 |
| Chief Executives | $128,760 | 180 |
| Human Resources Managers | $127,910 | 80 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,570 | 90 |
| Software Developers | $122,620 | 150 |
| Managers, All Other | $121,680 | 380 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $119,430 | 100 |
| Lawyers | $117,720 | 170 |
| Civil Engineers | $114,340 | 110 |
| Environmental Engineers | $112,250 | 30 |
| Sales Managers | $108,360 | 190 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $108,350 | 780 |
| Physical Therapists | $104,690 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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